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James Smith (footballer, born 1876)

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Date of birth
  
c. 1876

Total
  

1894–1895
  
Burslem Port Vale


Years
  
Team

Playing position
  
Left-winger

Name
  
James Smith

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James Smith (born 1873; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.

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Playing career

Smith played for Kilmarnock, before joining English club Burslem Port Vale in September 1894. He bagged a goal on his debut – a 4–4 draw with Newcastle United at the Athletic Ground on 6 October. He was a regular for the 1894–95 season, claiming five goals in 20 Second Division games, but was released in March 1895.

Statistics

  • Sourced from James Smith profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  • References

    James Smith (footballer, born 1876) Wikipedia